The 2019 Kia Optima doles out great safety, good looks, and lots of features to rise near the top of the family-car ratings.
Pros Clean styling Lots of safety gear standard Roomy, upscale interior Great infotainment system
Cons Dual-clutch automatic can fumble Red/black interior a little gauche Rear-seat headroom tight Not much of a styling upgrade
The 2019 Kia Optima ranked #7 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Kia Optima has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Upscale interior Spacious, comfortable seats User-friendly infotainment system Smooth ride
Cons Subpar fuel economy Some class rivals are more fun to drive
For 2019, the Kia Optima continues to offer some of the most feature-packed models you can buy in the midsize sedan segment.Restyled exterior includes new headlights, wheels and trim pieces.Comprehensive driver assistance features now standard on all Optimas.Revised Uvo infotainment offerings.
PROS Generous amount of standard equipment All trims get an impressive level of driver assistance features Stylish interior with plenty of small-item and cargo storage Infotainment system is easy to use
CONS The 1.6T powertrain option is slow to respond and not very smooth Sloping roofline cuts into rear headroom Rear visibility sacrificed for exterior styling
The 2021 Tesla Model Y's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. Currently the Tesla Model Y has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 15 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quick and agile Spacious, comfortable seats Good cargo capacity
Cons No physical controls for vehicle functions Poor cabin assembly quality Apple CarPlay and Android Auto not available
Introduced, and then discontinued, Standard Range version.Seven-seat configuration now available.
Pros Plenty of range Stunning acceleration, especially from the Performance model Convenient Supercharger network for long-distance driving Roomy seating front and rear
Cons No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration Performance model's overly stiff ride Optional third row of seats is barely usable
Other than the introduction of an optional pair of pop-up third-row jump seats, we aren't forecasting any major design or technology upgrades for the Model Y this year.
Pros Peppy electric powertrain, spacious cargo hold, cutting-edge technology features.
Cons Chassis isn't as taut as the four-door Model 3, fit-and-finish needs polish, too reliant on the touchscreen for simple vehicle settings.
